September 2011
1 post
August 2011
1 post
July 2011
2 posts
83. The Surprise of a Lifetime
Brent and I were planning to spend the day celebrating our 9 year anniversary, little did I know what the day would bring and how memorable July 23, 2011 would always be. The surprise date began in LA, having lunch at a cute restaurant in Hollywood called Tender Greens, and then it was off to the next surprise.
Brent told me that we were going to Universal City Walk, which got me no closer to...
82. Summer School
Yesterday, I finished my first session of summer school! This has actually been the first time I’ve ever taken summer school since kindergarten (which I don’t count!) and initially I was really really bummed. Everything seemed to remind me that it was summer, but I was not a part of it. Friends were ending school, some were graduating, people going to the beach, hanging out on week...
May 2011
2 posts
79. Rapture?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110524/ap_on_re_us/us_apocalypse_saturday
Is it confusing to anyone else that if you are a preacher (aka you read and studied the Bible) wouldn’t you know that it says that no one will know when the end times will come? Matthew 24:36-55 says:
36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[f] but only the Father. 37 As...
77. Semester one!
I’m so excited to say that I have finished my first semester of OT school! It may sound pretty insignificant, but when I think about all the changes, accomplishments, new friendships, and experiences, it was far from insignificant. There’s so much to process, but there are a few things I want to touch on.
1. I’ve met some amazing people in OT school. The whole age difference...
April 2011
10 posts
76. Sunny Days
Funny how the sun can affect your day. Today was beautiful and there’s so much to be thankful for.
The warmth and sunshine from the sun makes staying at school all day not so bad.
Being able to eat lunch outside with friends is the part of Wednesdays I enjoy the most.
My lecture/presentation is over with. What a relief to finish that! The name “Eleanor Clarke Slagle” might...
75. Easter Weekend
It’s been a while since my last post, but no worries, I’m still thankful, and haven’t turned into a bitter complainer. Easter weekend came and went and it really has given me something to be thankful for. Above all else, I am so so thankful for the reason why we celebrate Easter. That the Son of God came down to live on this earth as a human, and died on a cross, so that people...
74. Just keep swimming...
Week 13! BRING IT.
So thankful for:
holy week. a reminder of God’s love and grace - the ultimate sacrifice and death on a cross for me.
having peace about my group presentation tomorrow.
eating oxtail stew for dinner. I haven’t had that in a looong time.
good Powerpoint skills…makes my life much easier
my brother’s wedding in less than 3 weeks! holy moly…
73. TGIF
It’s been 7 days since I started my little challenge to myself, and I have to admit, it’s been pretty successful. Maybe it was because this week wasn’t as difficult in general, but I really do believe my attitude has begun to change. Instead of coming home and complaining about this teacher, that assignment, I really am trying to make an honest attempt to see the beauty, joy, and...
72. Days off
At this moment I’m thankful for:
no school today and being able to stay in my pjs until 2. Actually I could’ve stayed in them longer, but decided it was kinda gross.
being able to cook dinner for my parents. It’s nice sometimes taking a break and cook a nice meal for them. Besides, they cook for me most other nights, and they had a long day of work.
actually starting to attack...
71. Long Days
Wednesdays are my long days. Some Wednesdays, I come home drained, cranky, hungry, and exhausted. But not today. Today I only came home hungry. :)
Today I’m thankful for:
getting enough rest last night and waking up refreshed
having a break between classes that was actually a break…no group meetings, no assignments we are frantically trying to finish…
enjoying our break...
70. Let us give thanks.
Things I’m thankful for (in the past two days):
being able to run in Back Bay (4.15 miles yeyuhh!) The weather was beautiful, and I didn’t feel like my lungs or legs were going to completely die :)
celebrating birthdays and having fun with friends at D&Bs
finishing prep work for a horrendous case study
watching Dancing With The Stars. (NO SHAME. this show is entertaining!)
...
69. Thankful two point oh.
I’m thankful for/that:
Pastor Gabe’s message today about submission and surrendering to God through prayer. It was a great reminder to ask God to help us want the things he desires more than the things we desire. Your will, not mine.
I finally completed all the things needed to start fieldwork in the summer! Huzzah! Huge weight off my shoulders. Just a waiting game for my live scan...
68. Attitude Adjustment
What a challenging week back from spring break. Physically, emotionally, mentally. Transitioning back to school after letting my mind rest for a week, frustrating situations, frustrating teachers, long to do lists. I know people aren’t perfect, this OT program isn’t perfect, but it’s so easy for my heart to grow bitter and complain, and to ignore the blessings right in front of...
March 2011
3 posts
67. Praying.
Psalm 77
1 I cried out to God for help;
I cried out to God to hear me. 2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted.
3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.[b] 4 You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak. 5 I thought about the former days, ...
February 2011
1 post
66. Strength
It’s only the middle of the third week of school, and I feel really overwhelmed and burned out. There are good days and worse days, but OT school has proved to be more challenging in ways I did not expect. The amount of work involved seems to never end. The expectations the teachers have of us seems unreasonably high sometimes. I’ve doubted myself and am not sure if I’m qualified...
January 2011
2 posts
64. First Days of School
Today was a slightly strange experience. I had my first day of OT school, and it felt like kindergarten and freshmen year of college all at the same time. But it was different in many ways, thank goodness. We’ll start with kindergarten…
I’m semi moved back at home, living in Cerritos for the days I have class and so my parents are a lot more involved in my daily schedule and...
December 2010
5 posts
63. One Year Anniversary Post
It’s been one year since I started this blog, and I’m mildly impressed I’m still writing in it. I have a bad habit of letting days, weeks, months go by without any time to stop and reflect on everything that has happened, but tumblr has forced me to think and collect my thoughts in a manner that is somewhat coherent. Some days it’s a struggle to write honestly and freely...
November 2010
4 posts
62. The Heart of Thanksgiving
Today is my second favorite holiday of the year, right behind Christmas. Yeah, it’s probably the biggest eating holiday of the year, which boosts its awesome points up at least 50, but I can’t help but feel all the warm and fuzzies that come along with Thanksgiving. I love the feeling of family togetherness, full bellies, and grateful hearts. I love the traditions of playing in turkey...
61. Opened Doors
Let’s walk down memory lane, just few years back…I was “on track” to becoming a teacher. I loved kids, was completing the Educational Studies minor, and knew the steps I needed to completely in order to be a teacher. I completed my fieldwork hours in the classroom, and realized this wasn’t for me.
B later told me about Child Life Specialists, and it really intrigued...
60. Lessons from Evan Almighty
Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each...
October 2010
8 posts
59. Freedom...for a while.
I SURVIVED THIS WEEK. :D
Anatomy midterm
Anatomy practical
2 day Physiology midterm
I feel I can finally breathe a little and enjoy myself without anything hanging over my head for a while. Super happy it’s the weekend (starting tonight!) :)
watch Toy Story 3 in 3D at the dollar theater
Disneyland
C&M’s baby shower
watch Snow Dogs & eat chorizo burritos...
57. Unanswered Letters
Dear Anatomy and Physiology,
You are literally killing my brain. Slowly, but surely. Hours I have pored over you to understand more, and more, and yet still I discover there is so much more that I still need to know. Please be nice to me this week. Thanks!
Dear Brain,
Please don’t fizzle out on me. Even though Anatomy and Physiology are being kind of intrusive taking over everything,...
56. Alive and Free
This past week, I’ve been spending some good quality time with God reading through Jeremiah, probably the first time I’ve ever gone through the entire book…and I feel like I’m learning tons! It gives a really good picture of God’s heart..what He desires, what He hates, what His character is like. It’s forced me to wrestle with issues I’ve kind of been...
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the most beautiful pancakes ever. →
Check out this dad’s pancakes he makes for his daughter. It’s so brilliant and creative, and I’m seriously in shock!
His daughter is in the makings of being an extremely high maintenance pancake eater.
September 2010
2 posts
55. Moving on.
My roommate warned me to avoid the Albertsons on Campus today because there were a million UCI students buying stuff after moving in to either the dorms or apartments. At that moment, it had completely slipped my mind that UCI starts this week, and that doesn’t include me anymore. No more welcome week, no tabling, no interfellowship kickoff, no classes on campus. It’s a pretty weird...
54. Faith and more faith.
All I can say is how GOOD God is. All I can do is praise Him for how gracious He is. I was able to get into physio lecture and lab, and I really felt like there was a lot going against me. I knew there was nothing I could do but pray pray pray, and let God do the rest. He answered my (and many others) prayers and performed a mini miracle (in my opinion) today. And I know that this somewhat small...
August 2010
3 posts
53. Contentment
In a few days school starts again, but this time it’s not going to be like any other quarter at UCI. I’m enrolled in anatomy + lab, which is the first real science class I’ve probably ever had since high school. I’m also petitioning for physio + lab, and next week I’m going to have to attend 4 physio lectures and 6 labs to see if I can add the class. I’m going...
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52. Carefree
Sorry Tumblr, I’ve been neglecting you. Probably because nothing crazy has been going on in my life…and it’s kind of nice. I don’t really have any responsibilities right now and I just enjoy each day however little or much I do. :) I think that’s how summer should be. Carefree.
Kauai, Summer 2009
July 2010
4 posts
51. Letting go
This week has been full of highs and lows, a rollercoaster of emotions. I started out the week studying for the GRE hardcore because my test was on Thursday. I was starting to freak out a little more and be more anxious about the whole thing, playing the terrible mental game of “what if’s” and thinking of worst case scenarios. But Tuesday, I went to AACF’s Summer meeting...
50. 8 years. 8 reasons.
It’s been 8 years! Sounds ridiculous, but thank you God for showing us so much grace in our relationship and being the glue that has kept us together through the ups and downs. I don’t want this to get all gushy and gross, but here is a tribute to our anniversary :)
8 reasons why I still want to be with you after all this time…
You can make me laugh by doing the most ridiculous...
49. newyorknewyork!
I was able to go on vacation to NYC for a week, and it was one of the most fun vacations I’ve taken! Maybe because B was there, that could’ve been a major factor, but also I looove New York! (and I bought a sweatshirt to prove how much I <3 NY) I went there about 6 years ago, but this time we were able to enjoy the city more and not feel obligated to do all the super touristy...
June 2010
3 posts
This is the day...
Today’s the day! I woke up extra early unintentionally I guess because I was excited or nervous or something. I’m not sure why wearing an ugly over-sized gown and a cardboard square on your head makes it official, but to me, it does. I still don’t know how I’m feeling, but in a few hours I will have concluded my time as a student at UCI. People ALWAYS tell you it goes by...